Fastest Way for a guy to look great
This 1971 ad for a men’s hair dryer epitomized this era….look at that hair!…
CopyWork on some classic ads
A student wanted to do CopyWork on some classic ads (hand writing other people’s work to get a feel for it), and wrote out the Gary Halbert “Coat of …
It makes your house look bigger Volkswagen Print Ad
A hilarious headline about the Volkswagen Beetle. Readers will remember this ad every time they see this car.…
1914 Wrigley’s Gum Print Ad
Love how Wrigley’s added a practical use for their gum. Chewing their gum after every meal will help with indigestion. Chewing it before will help you build an appetite.…
1960’s Band-Aid Print Ad
Great use of call-outs on this image “Need this many?” pointing to three Band-aids on one knee. “Try this.” pointing to one single larger Band-aid.…
1923 Caldwell’s Syrup Pensin
With 47 years of practice, Dr. W.R. Caldwell proves that he is an expert in medicine. He is also offering out $10,000 worth of free samples. A great way to …
What year car do the jones drive?
Published in 1959 this newspaper ad made light of the “Keeping up with the Jones” by buying a newer car.…
Nobody’s Perfect Volkswagen Print Ad
What a wonderfully quirky and funny ad newspaper ad. The Manhattan Advertising Agency created a string of wildly successful Volkswagen Beetle ads in the 1950’s and 1960’s.…
Volkswagen 2 shapes Landscape Print Ad
In the 1950’s and 1960’s The Manhattan Advertising Agency created a string of wildly successful Volkswagen Beetle ads. This is one of the more rare landscape layout ads for non-magazine
1960’s Sanatogen Tonic Wine
This wine ad targets stay-at-home moms by relating to how draining motherhood can be. A free sample for them to try their wine out and see that it helps them …
1939 Ad for Phosferine Tonic Wine
An emotional letter from a customer was published ran an ad in this 1939 print ad. Showing how a little wine can help you deal with depression.…
Wendy’s 1984 “Parts is Parts” commercial
This 1984 Wendy’s commercial does an amazing job showing the quality of their Chicken. It almost grosses you out thinking you may not know what part of the chicken you …
“Just Listed” real estate agents direct mailer
This simple piece of direct mail is targeted at specific zip codes to get these real estate agents to help list your house.…
“We buy property” direct mailer card
This is a cheap and simple property buying mail drop card that can blanket a whole zip code multiple times over the course of a few weeks to drum up …
Handwritten windows and shades Direct Mail
This “door hanger” piece of direct mail looks handwritten as to draw attention to this promotion for windows and shades.…
Mosquito Alert Pest Control Direct Mail Flyer
This flyer has a very clear red border around it warning of mosquitoes, and offers 3 different package levels for pest control.…
1979 Dr. Pepper Magazine Ad
This Dr. Pepper ad from 1979 showcases all sorts of different people enjoying a Dr. Pepper soda.…
1905 Coca Cola Ad
This Coca Cola ad from 1905 is so detailed and pretty.
The woman is Lillian Nordica, a popular opera singer in the day. No known videos of her, just paintings, …
Dust Buster Weight Comparison Image
This handheld vacuum is trying to show that it’s lighter than a typical dust buster, so they cleverly put it on a scale to “show” that it’s lighter!…